Guests say
The Beeches is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in a beautiful, peaceful setting near Keswick, ideal for families, groups, and dog owners. Guests praise its cleanliness, ample parking, and excellent access to the northern Lakes and local pubs. The property offers lovely views, a secure garden, and comfortable communal areas. While most found it homely and comfortable, a few noted minor maintenance issues and the absence of a welcome pack or starter supplies. Overall, the cottage is highly recommended for its location, amenities, and suitability for larger groups.
Most guests found the property very clean and tidy, with several reviews specifically praising the high standard of cleanliness. A minority mentioned superficial cleaning in some areas, but this was not a common complaint.
The location is frequently highlighted as excellent, with easy access to Keswick, Cockermouth, and the northern Lakes. Guests appreciated the peaceful setting, beautiful views, and proximity to local pubs and bus routes.
The majority of guests found the cottage comfortable, with spacious rooms, good beds, and plenty of communal space. However, a few reviews mentioned issues with mattresses, sofas, and heating, which affected their comfort.
The cottage is well-equipped with modern bathrooms, a washing machine, dishwasher, and games room. Some guests noted minor maintenance issues (e.g., leaking window, TV signal, kitchen equipment), but overall facilities were rated positively.
Several guests mentioned the absence of a welcome pack or starter supplies (such as logs for the fire), which was disappointing for some. While gifts or welcome packs are occasionally provided at other properties, they are not guaranteed at this cottage.
About this property
This beautifully presented property in the village of Bassenthwaite provides easy access to the Lakes, Fells, Keswick and Cockermouth, with a spacious garden..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 44 Freeview Smart TV, Open Fire
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Living room 2: (No TV)
Sun Room.
Games Room: Snooker Table
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for open fire available locally. Travel cot and highchair available on request. . Large lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.. This large, mid-terraced property in Bassenthwaite is ideal for a memorable Lake District escape, a family get together or special occasion and can easily accommodate multiple couples. With an excellent pub and restaurant across the road it makes a great choice for walking and cycling groups. This delightful cottage has comfortable furniture throughout and features four good sized bedrooms upstairs. The master has a double bed and a contemporary en-suite shower room. It has two double rooms, one with a kingsize bed, as well as a comfortable twin room. The modern bathroom suite has a large bath with views of Bassenthwaite lake, and a walk-in shower and heated towel rail.
The ground floor features an open plan living/dining room with a cosy open fire. There is also a snug, a great space to relax or read, and a lovely sun room which overlooks the garden. The kitchen is well equipped with modern appliances and has gardens to the rear with garden furniture and a brick barbecue for making the most of the sunny days. This pet friendly property has an outside utility room, ideal for storing boots, bikes and wet clothes for drying.
You can explore this stunning area on foot yet you are only a few miles from Keswick, Cockermouth and the surrounding Lakeland Fells. Well behaved dogs are welcome to come along and there are plenty of dog friendly pubs and restaurants in the area. The quiet village location means that you can escape your busy lifestyle and retreat to the countryside in no time. Whether you like walking, hiking or cycling, you are never too far away from your next adventure. There is good access to plenty of walking and cycle routes nearby as well as more challenging fells including Skiddaw, Catbells, Latrigg and Blencathra. You can walk to Bassenthwaite Lake in under 1 mile and also to Bassenthwaite village with an excellent village pub.
Just under a mile away is The Lake District Wildlife Park with over 100 species of wild animals. Visit The Lakes Distillery, producers of fine whisky, gin and vodka and offering tasting tours, always a hit. Just 7 miles away is the popular town of Keswick on the shores of Derwent Water, with an abundance of dining and shopping experiences as well as a mix of cultural hotspots and tourist attractions. Visit The Theatre by the Lake offering award-winning arts and drama on the shores of Derwent Water and the mind-boggling world of The Puzzling Place, fun for all age. Beach 16 miles. Shop ¾ mile, pub and restaurant 100 yards.
Day passes are available for all leisure facilities at The Castle Inn situated across the road from the property. These are available to buy from the Castle Inn, including swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and tennis court.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (24)
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Confirmed Guest
This was our 5th stay at Beeches. We are a group of 5 ladies who enjoy wild swimming in Bassenthwaite Buttermere and Derwentwater so this accommodation is perfect for us. A couple of issues this time, we had no WiFi for the 3 nights we were there and were unable to open the bathroom window. Both issues were reported to Cottages.com. Otherwise we had a very enjoyable stay and will return.
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Rebecca H
Cottage 5/5. We came for 3 nights in May. The cottage was lovely; well equipped, warm, comfortable, and clean. There were 8 of us + a dog and it didn’t feel cramped at all. Everything worked, the showers were excellent, and having a washing machine and dishwasher was very helpful. The children loved the pool table & football table. There is also a pub with a sunny beer garden opposite. Location is beautiful but there didn’t seem to be any pavements to walk on which meant we had to drive everywhere (we tried a walk on the road & it was pretty scary with the fast traffic), but we managed to explore Whinlatter Forest, Keswick, Skiddaw, and many of the northern fells as these were all within a 20min drive.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage, perfect for 8 adults plus a baby and a dog. Very comfortable. A TV bracket that can be angled would be a suggestion and perhaps knowledge of what coffee machine is provided so compatible pods can be brought but these are very minor and didn’t detract from our stay at all. The garden was lovely, the walk to the Sun Inn, which we loved, is along a very quiet back road and very manageable with a pushchair. We would stay again and would happily recommend the Beeches.